In this three part series Rabbi Katie and members Barbara Ellman and Sally Stich will lead us through an exploration of family estrangement from various angles ranging from the clinical to the personal. 

Please register for each session separately. 

Please bring a snack to share.  

Session I - Laying a Foundation -- Tuesday, May 13 at 5:30 pm

Rabbi Katie and B’nai member Barbara Ellman LCSW will share examples from Jewish and clinical wisdom about various ways that family estrangement can manifest.  

Session II – Dialogue - a Therapist, a Rabbi and a Community Member Discuss the Practical Aspects of
Estrangement -- Wednesday, May 21 at 5:30 pm

This session, with Rabbi Katie and members Barbara Ellman and Sally Stich, focuses on strategies and potential responses including:  reconciliation, effective apologies, the nuances of forgiveness, and what to do if there is never going to be a repair. 

Session III - Interactive Reflection and Integration:  Thursday, June 12 at 5:30 pm

In this session, we will break into small groups to reflect together about what we have learned, what we have tried, and how we can move forward.